Louise Hickey

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News Journalist

Louise Hickey has a bachelor’s degree in journalism at Dublin City University (DCU). She comes from a rural area in Co. Meath, where she has goats and a “great” greenhouse. She has garnered experience working with outlets such as RTÉ and has covered election counts.

ISPCA appeals for ‘urgent’ foster homes after several rescues

Rural Life

ISPCA appeals for ‘urgent’ foster homes after several rescues

The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ISPCA) has appealed for “urgent” foster homes for 24 rescued ponies,...
EESC highlights support for nature restoration to Belgian minister

Agri Politics

EESC highlights support for nature restoration to Belgian minister

The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) has written to the Belgian environment minister to reiterate its endorsement of the...
Increase in pigmeat output per sow recorded in 2023

Pig/Poultry

Increase in pigmeat output per sow recorded in 2023

The quantity of pigmeat produced per sow per year has increased by 7% since 2018 due to a combination of...
Mercosur movements on hold to ensure sustainability limits

Agri-Business

Mercosur movements on hold to ensure sustainability limits

The position for Mercosur within the EU remains unchanged, as negotiations continue to ensure further sustainability limits as part of...
Watch: President Higgins says Ireland should produce different dairy products

Dairy

Watch: President Higgins says Ireland should produce different dairy products

President Michael D. Higgins has said he would like to see Ireland producing different dairy products to support food security....
President Higgins awarded FAO Agricola medal

Rural Life

President Higgins awarded FAO Agricola medal

President Michael D. Higgins has been awarded with the ‘Agricola Medal’ of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)...
Domestic milk intake down 81m litres in April – CSO

Dairy

Domestic milk intake down 81m litres in April – CSO

Domestic milk intake by milk processors and co-ops was estimated at 947 million litres in April 2024, a decrease of...
FAO Food Price Index: Cereal and dairy prices rise in May

Agri-Business

FAO Food Price Index: Cereal and dairy prices rise in May

The benchmark for world food commodity prices increased for the third consecutive month in May, with higher prices recorded for...
Spring 2024 recorded as one of the warmest and wettest – Met Éireann

Rural Life

Spring 2024 recorded as one of the warmest and wettest – Met Éireann

Spring 2024 was one of the warmest and wettest on record, according to new data from Met Éireann. The average...
Domestic wastewater grants worth over €200,000 paid this year

Rural Life

Domestic wastewater grants worth over €200,000 paid this year

Grants worth a total value of €266,536 for 36 separate domestic wastewater treatment systems have been paid out by the...
Convention for Irish whiskey industry to set guide for expansion

Agri-Business

Convention for Irish whiskey industry to set guide for expansion

Senior delegates from Drinks Ireland and the Irish Whiskey Association will set guidelines for growing the whiskey industry at the...
President Higgins to receive Agricola Medal this week

Rural Life

President Higgins to receive Agricola Medal this week

President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins is set to receive the Agricola Medal of the United Nations Food and Agriculture...
Survey: Funeral costs cause ‘financial burden’ for many aged 50+

Rural Life

Survey: Funeral costs cause ‘financial burden’ for many aged 50+

Nine in 10 Irish people (94%) over the age of 50 worry that their funeral costs will be a “financial...
Watch: Unfair prices and wet weather impacts highlighted by Belgian farmer

Rural Life

Watch: Unfair prices and wet weather impacts highlighted by Belgian farmer

Belgium based dairy farmer, Stéphane Godfriaux highlighted the long-term effects of wet weather this year and unfair prices that he...
Biomethane gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale – ICMSA

Environment

Biomethane gas will have to be underwritten at point of sale – ICMSA

Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president, Denis Drennan said that under the National Biomethane Strategy published earlier this week,...
ICOS calls for ‘decisive action’ on new biomethane strategy

Environment

ICOS calls for ‘decisive action’ on new biomethane strategy

The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) president, Edward Carr said he “welcomes” the publication of the National Biomethane Strategy, but...
Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme receives EU heritage award

Rural Life

Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme receives EU heritage award

The Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme, which supports participants in repairing farm buildings, has been awarded the European Heritage Award in...
Focus to be on simplification of CAP following EU protests

CAP / Schemes

Focus to be on simplification of CAP following EU protests

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) will continue to adapt to include “simplification” and flexibility for farmers following protests across Europe...
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